Afrobeats star Rema and American pop sensation Selena Gomez have added another major accomplishment to their record-breaking collaboration, Calm Down, as the global hit has officially surpassed 8 million units sold in the United States.
Originally released in 2022, Calm Down quickly became a cultural phenomenon, topping charts in multiple countries and dominating streaming platforms worldwide. The remix featuring Selena Gomez further propelled the track’s international success, securing spots on prestigious charts including the Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked at No. 3, the highest position ever for an Afrobeats song on the chart.
The single’s enduring popularity is evident in its impressive sales figures, with over 8 million units sold in the US alone through a combination of digital downloads, streaming equivalent sales, and radio play. Its accompanying music video has also amassed over 900 million views on YouTube, making it one of the most-watched Afrobeats visuals of all time.
This remarkable feat shows the growing influence of African music on the global stage and cements Calm Down as one of the most commercially successful Afrobeats records in history. Neither Rema nor Selena Gomez has publicly reacted to the latest sales milestone of Calm Down at the time of this report, but fans have flooded social media with celebratory messages marking the achievement.
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Rema and Selena Gomez’s “Calm Down” has now sold over 8 MILLION units in the US🔥 pic.twitter.com/4ENlJC5I73
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) July 7, 2025
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